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Newsies (1992)

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A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business.

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Kenny Ortega
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2,191 ( 429)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Christian Bale ... Jack Kelly
David Moscow ... David Jacobs
Luke Edwards ... Les Jacobs
Max Casella ... Racetrack Higgins
Gabriel Damon ... Spot Conlon
Marty Belafsky ... Crutchy
Arvie Lowe Jr. ... Boots
Aaron Lohr ... Mush
Trey Parker Trey Parker ... Kid Blink
Dee Caspary ... Snitch
Joseph Conrad ... Jake
Dominic Maldonado Dominic Maldonado ... Itey
Matthew Schoenfeld Matthew Schoenfeld ... Snipeshooter (as Matthew Fields)
Mark David Mark David ... Specs
Ivan Dudynsky Ivan Dudynsky ... Dutchy
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Storyline

July, 1899: When Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise the distribution price one-tenth of a cent per paper, ten cents per hundred, the newsboys, poor enough already, are outraged. Inspired by the strike put on by the trolley workers, Jack "Cowboy" Kelly (Christian Bale) organizes a newsboys' strike. With David Jacobs (David Moscow) as the brains of the new union, and Jack as the voice, the weak and oppressed found the strength to band together and challenge the powerful. Written by Kaitlin Dwyer Rankins

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For years they've delivered the papers. Now they're about to make the headlines. See more »


Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild violence | See all certifications »

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Trivia

The film was originally released on April 10, 1992, which would have been Joseph Pulitzer's 145th birthday. See more »

Goofs

When Jack is showing Les the pamphlet for Santa Fe, Les' candy is alternately in his mouth/hand between shots. See more »

Quotes

Jack Kelly: So what do you say, Spot?
Spot Conlon: I say... that what you say... is what I say.
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Crazy Credits

During the closing credits, the names of the cast are divided in three groups billed as such: The Newsies, Friends of the Newsies and The Opposing Forces. See more »

Alternate Versions

The featurettes on the DVD version of "Newsies", include at least two scenes that were altered in the final movie:
  • On the soundtrack for "Newsies" during the song "Carrying The Banner" there is a line that goes, "You need a smile as sweet as butter, the kind that ladies can't resist. It takes an orphan, with a stutter, who ain't afraid to use his fists." This footage is also present during the song on one of the featurettes, however in the movie, this part is cut, leading straight to the scene where the boys jump over the barrels.
  • During another featurette, one of the cast members mentions that Christian Bale had to learn an extra skill for his part and then there is footage of him with a lasso doing various tricks. This scene appears to be from the "Santa Fe" song, although it is not made clear.
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Soundtracks

Seize the Day
Written by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Performed by David Moscow and the Newsies Ensemble
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A Thousand Fans. One Great Film.
3 January 2000 | by JennieBSee all my reviews

"Newsies" is one of the few Disney films that can be classified as 'great'. What makes it even more amazing is the fact that, although it's a Disney movie and based on actual events, it actually stays very close to what actually happened. (Who would've thought?) The movie has a very good script, great acting, and music that make even the biggest musical-hater tapping his/her feet. Add into this mix show-stopping choreography, humor, and some of the best actors and actresses you can find anywhere, and you will see why this movie has generated more fans than any other movie in history.


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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 April 1992 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Newsies See more »

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,232,508, 12 April 1992

Gross USA:

$2,819,485

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,819,485
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1
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